Anu Carena Harder, HBBA, MA, CIFFA, HRD, CCPE

Anu Carena Harder,
HBBA, MA, CIFFA, HRD, CCPE
Professor

Biography

Anu Carena Harder is an enthusiastic teacher and stimulating speaker. For the past 17 years, she has held strategic positions in new product development, marketing and account management with large corporations such as Exxon Mobil, Dow Chemical, Toronto Hydro and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Anu has sold her own successful retail operation, and presently owns a growing property management business. A passion for student engagement propelled her into a teaching career at George Brown in 2008.

Anu inspires and motivates others to identify and pursue their dreams. She utilizes case studies and past professional experiences to provide business students with context for the academic theories presented. In addition to her academic work in trade globalization, Anu brings her extensive international travel, corporate and charitable work experience to the classroom.

Academic Credentials

Master of Arts, Global Studies and Adult Education, Athabasca University, 2008

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours), Marketing, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1986

Certificate, Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, 2011

Human Resource Development certificate, Ontario Society for Training and Development, 1986

Accreditation in Oncology, Cardiology, Psychiatry and Infectious Disease, The Canadian Council for Pharmaceutical Education, 2006

Areas of Specialization

International Trade Management

International Marketing

International Business

Sales and Presentation Skills

Entrepreneurship

Market Research

Areas of Expertise

Market Research

Marketing

Product Development

Leadership and Teamwork

Entrepreneurship

Trade Management

Account Management

International Relations

Training and Development

Coaching

Innovation

Think Tanks

Career Highlights

2001-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business

2003-2013 – President, AC Harder Property Development and Management

1998-2006 – Sales Territory Representative, Bristol-Myers Squibb

1992-1995 – President, Global Pet Foods and Grooming Inc.

1990-1996 – Specialty Account Manager, Exxon-Mobil Chemical Inc.

1988-1990 – Product Marketing Manager, Toronto Hydro Electric Commission

1988 – Specialty Account Representative, Dow Chemical Inc.

1986-1988 – Market Development Consultant, Dow Chemical Inc.

Other Activities

Coach – Ontario College Marketing Competition, Specialization International Business

Mentor – Clinton Global Initiative University, Student Proposals

Volunteer and Supporter – Canadian Cancer Society

Supporter and Participant – CD Howe, Fraser Institute, Munk Debates

Donor – George Brown Annual Centre for Business Awards for Students

Awards

Continuing Medical Education Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2005

Presidents Club Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2003

President’s Region of the Year Award, Bristol Myers-Squibb, 2005

Ontario Scholarship, Ontario Board of Education, 1986

Teacher of the Year Award, Yamaha Music Festival, 1986